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> Articles by: ChristpinaNatural disasters—from floods and wildfires to hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms—seem to be in the news all too frequently. As you watch or read stories about the challenges facing victims of the latest disaster, you might try to convince yourself that it will never happen to you.
The sound of helicopter blades cutting through the South African sky signaled the start of our mission. Below, a team of veterinarians, naturalists, and anti-poaching officers prepared to do something that has become heartbreakingly necessary for one of the planet’s most iconic species: remove a rhino’s horn to save its life.
Change in the insurance world can sometimes feel unsettling, especially when it happens without warning. Recently, CNA made the decision to non-renew a number of policies for Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC) insureds. We want to emphasize one very important fact: This decision is in no way a reflection on you, your practice, or the way you operate. Our insureds did nothing wrong.
Dr. Teresa Morishita serves on the CVMA’s Board of Governors as an at-large governor. To relay your thoughts to Dr. Morishita, you may contact her at tmorishita@cvma.net. What kind of veterinary medicine do you practice and where do you currently work? I’m a Professor of Poultry Medicine and Food Safety in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences.
Veterinarians encounter behavioral cases every day, from counseling a new puppy owner to diagnosing separation anxiety. However, the constraints of the daily schedule often prevent practitioners from spending enough time to fully address these issues. So, what is a veterinarian to do?
As the plane descended over the emerald cliffs and black sand beaches of Hawai’i, I felt both awe and responsibility settle in. Ahead lay ten days of volunteer service as a Mars Ambassador, partnering with PetFix to bring spay/neuter and preventive care to communities where veterinary resources are scarce. From the air, the islands appeared connected by ribbons of ocean, yet on the ground, each community faced its own barriers: distance, cost, and access to veterinary care.
January 1, 2026, marked the implementation of California Senate Bill 294, also known as the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act.” The law was passed to help educate employees about their labor and civil rights under state and federal law. All California employers, including veterinary practices, are required to comply with this law by specified deadlines.
New subscribers save 20% OFF the CVMA Guide to Cal/OSHA Compliance Subscription until March 15, 2026! The CVMA Guide to Cal/OSHA Compliance is a vital benefit available only to CVMA members. This guide is specifically tailored to the needs of veterinary practices in California, offering a customized written safety and health plan for your practice, helpful forms and checklists, training resources, and more to help practices meet mandated requirements.
Dr. Ethan McEnroe serves on the CVMA’s Board of Governors as the at-large Early Career DVM governor. If you are a veterinarian less than seven years removed from veterinary school graduation, Dr. McEnroe is your representative to the Board of Governors!
If you ask a zoo registered veterinary technician how they got to where they are today, you’ll likely hear a different path each time. The details vary, but one theme is consistent: they never gave up. For me, the dream started early. As a little girl, I told my parents I wanted to work in a zoo nursery. Frequent trips to the San Diego Zoo and Los Angeles Zoo fueled that fascination, and over time, my passion only grew stronger.
